It's Their TIME TO SHINE!

THE CONTENDERS REFLECT ON THEIR ROLES AS THEY GET READY FOR TV’S BIG NIGHT ON SEPT. 14

- Contributors ALEX CRAMER, JOELLE GOLDSTEIN, BREANNE L. HELDMAN, SCOTT HUVER, DORY JACKSON, COLLEEN KRATOFIL, ABBY STERN

Jessica Williams

SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY

SHRINKING (APPLE TV+)

The 36-year-old earned her second nomination for her turn as the frank yet caring therapist Dr. Gaby Evans.

Harrison Ford called you “silly girl” in a congratulations text. What’s the story there?

It’s hysterical. I think it perfectly encapsulates our relationship as well as [his character] Paul and Gaby’s relationship. He’s a silly guy.

What’s the best feedback you’ve received from this role?

Wasted women come up to me and want to tell me their secrets. They’re like, “I haven’t had my period in two months.” I’m like, “You should get a pregnancy test, queen. What are you doing?”

Aside from your cast, who are you excited to see on Emmy night?

I love the ladies from Severance. Anytime I see them, I end up in their car. They’re a really fun hang.

Jason Isaacs

SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA

THE WHITE LOTUS (HBO MAX)

The first-time nominee, 62, plays a dad in deep doo-doo.

What does this honor mean for you?

It’s flattering and lovely, but I try not to think about it. I felt like I won an award just getting the part.

What are you looking forward to come Emmy night?

It’ll be lovely to see everybody. I get completely starstruck by people whose work I admire. And I’m always amazed if they know my name. I always feel like an impostor. I will feel like an impostor on Emmy night too.